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WP51 SKE

2002 Yamaha XJR1300

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,457 mi
Last recorded34,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR130017,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 SKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 34,164 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 33,198 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 33,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,795 miles

Front chassis has some corrosion build up but not to excess

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 31,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,137 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 29,120 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,149 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 27,967 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,027 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,023 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,288 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,288 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,666 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,666 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,932 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 19,655 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

slight play in rear swinging arm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,655 miles

slight play in rear swinging arm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,414 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 16,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,568 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1300?

Based on 107,128 MOT tests across 7,520 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,072
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 471
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
reflector on motorcycle missing 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 232
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WP51 SKE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,072 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP51 SKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP51 SKE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR1300, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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